Lauren H. Kerstein

Lauren is an author, psychotherapist, developmental editor, and NYT bestselling ghostwriter. She is a Jersey girl at heart who currently lives in Colorado with her husband, their two dragons...er, daughters, and their rescue dogs. Lauren is the author of the Rosie the Dragon and Charlie picture book series, Home for A While, and Remembering Sundays with Grandpa. She is also the author of HOPE RODE (2025) and another soon-to-be announced picture book (2025). Her writing goals are simple. Embrace feedback. Work hard. Be passionate. Write courageously. Touch children’s hearts. Lauren also writes books in her field. Lauren’s books include themes of courage, flexible thinking, friendship, social emotional learning, foster care, seeing your strengths, sensory issues, and emotion regulation. Lauren is represented by Deborah Warren with East/West Literary Agency. In addition to a passion for reading and writing, Lauren continues to enjoy her career as a mental health clinician. She is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Lauren is a nationally recognized speaker, and has written posts for numerous blogs. Her writing goals are simple. Read voraciously. Embrace feedback. Grow each day. Work hard. Be passionate. Write courageously. Touch children’s hearts. You can visit her at www.LaurenKerstein.net.